Azad Welfare Trust (UK)
Trustee's report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 Charity Registration Number: 1146939
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Azad Welfare Trust Charity
| Contents | Pages |
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| Basic Information | 3 |
| Trustees Report | 4-5 |
| Independent Annual Report | |
| Statement of Financial Activities | |
| Balance Sheet | 10 |
| Bank Reconciliation | 11 |
| Notes to Financial Statements | 12 |
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Charity Basic Information
Basic information Trustees: Amer Azad Yasin Khurshid Iqbal Mohammed Yasar Azad Yasin Urfan Mirza Address: Azad Welfare Trust (UK) 21 Pioneer Street Dewsbury, WF12 0AH Bank: 1 Virgin Money 46 Market Place Dewsbury WF13 1DN 2 Co-Operative Bank Accountants: Noormohammed AKUJI, Charity Independent Examiner & Auditor, 114 Leeshall Road Dewsbury WF12 0RW Charity Registration No: 1146939
Azad Welfare Trust CharityDate: 20/09/2024
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Trustees Annual Report Trustees Report for the year ended 31 December 2023
Structure, Governance and Management Governing Document
Azad Welfare Trust is constituted as a charitable trust registered with the Charity Commission on the 27th of October 2011 under charity number 1156200. It is governed by a deed of trust adopted on 27[th] October 2011.
Organisational Structure
The charity trustees are responsible for the general control and management of the charity. The trustees give their time freely and receive no remuneration or other financial benefits.
The trustees meet as a body on a regular basis and are responsible for all decisions taken in relation to running and activities of the charity. The trustees continue to be actively involved in the running of projects supported by their staff and many volunteers.
Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees
There are still three trustees. The existing trustees are responsible for the recruitment of new trustees and will appoint additional trustees as required.
Induction and Training of Trustees
The trustees have been working with its advisers to establish a process of induction and training of any new and existing trustees in accordance with its trust deed.
Risk Management
Trustees assess risks that the charity faces on an ongoing basis and manage them throughout the year. Policies and Procedures have been put in place to ensure that risks are controlled and managed. Trustees are satisfied that robust systems are in place and arrangements are in hand, to manage the risks that have been identified. In particular, the trustees are aware of the risks associated with providing humanitarian aid in conflict zones or high-risk countries are being managed. Stringent due diligence procedures in place to monitor volunteers, fundraisers, partners, and delivery of aid. Trustees are updated on all risks.
Our aim is the alleviation of poverty, education for all, and the provision of basic amenities for those in need; in order to create a world where charity and compassion produce justice, self-reliance and human development.
Objectives
The objects of the charity are set out in the charity’s trust deed and are summarized as follows: -
The relief of financial hardship of people living in any part of the world who are the victims of natural or other kinds of disaster, trouble, by providing such persons with grants, goods, and other services to support their basic needs of education, food, clothing, and shelter.
Azad Charity Trust is actively recruiting volunteers to assist with its work. Trustees are grateful to volunteers and the public who have supported their appeals and have fundraised in their spare time to help the poor and needy.
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Activities and Achievements
How our activities deliver public benefit
In line with its objectives, Azad Welfare Trust continues to provide support and services nationally and internationally as summarised below. This is described in greater detail in our Annual Report for donors and the public. We provide public services as we assist donors to meet their moral, religious wishes and obligations to help the poor and suffering in the world. We support those who are afflicted with hardship and poverty to subsist and improve their lives in difficult circumstances.
Relief of Hardship Activities
Azad Welfare Trust continues providing support and aid to those suffering hardships, through the following projects:
PAKISTAN
Pakistan Emergency Aid for Flood Victims Floods of 2022 brought misery and destruction across Pakistan. During floods and since then we have been supporting numerous families in South Punjab and Sindh. Sewing Centres in Azad Kashmir and Punjab Every year from our sewing centres we train hundreds of women and girls who learn sewing and then we gift them a sewing machine to help them start their own business. Water Projects We built hundreds of water pumps across south Punjab and Sindh. We also built water wells in Tharparkar and Cholistan Deserts. Food Aid Through our food programme we supported hundreds of families throughout the year with food packs and cook hot meals for day labourers, homeless and poor communities. Health Projects We set up free medical and eye camps for poor and needy people in various parts of the country. This year we did the same. At these camps families access free medical and eye care from professional doctors and opticians. Zakat Distribution Our Zakat is a lifeline for many families in Pakistan. Throughout the year we support these families by providing them cash grants to help them cover their household expenses, medical costs or expenses related to children education. Education At our IT training
Our team responded quickly, and we took on projects such as reconstructing homes, food parcel distributions for the needy, as well as a water pump providing clean water which was needed within a village in Azad Kashmir.
Income generating projects
As part of our income generating projects, we distributed Rickshaws in Pakistan to the neediest so they can earn an income to support their families.
Ramadan 2023:
With your help, we were able to provide relief and serve the ummah across the globe. We also distributed your Sadaqat Fitr donations and provided Eid gifts to the children.
Qurbani 2023 LARGE ANIMALS, SMALL ANIMALS - OVER 9,000 BENEFICIARIES
GIFT OF WATER - Water pumps and wells in Pakistan around area and Azad Kashmir.
We distribute monthly food aid, clean water, medical aid, and orphans’ sponsorship across Pakistan. Additionally, we also provide monthly food aid to the widows and have also provided medical care who are the poorer.
Help to Orphans in Disaters of Flooding in Pakistan:
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Decades of war has left millions of children orphaned and in destitution. Azad Welfare Trust aims to improve the lives of many of the most vulnerable by providing economic support, educational and rehabilitative activities. We aim to provide the care and attention every child deserves. Total sponsorships – for following - Becoming Hafiz Quran,
Pakinstan Flooding Disasters in Year 2023 - Responseded
Pakistan experienced several disasters in 2023, including flooding and other incidents. Flooding - Pakistan experienced flooding in many areas throughout 2023, including, Balochistan: Flooding in March, April, and July killed 10 people in total. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Flooding in March, April, June, and July killed 33 people and injured 100. Punjab: Flooding in July killed 52 people, and at least 19 people died in Lahore from electrocution and collapsing roofs. Sutlej River: The Sutlej River in Punjab swelled to extremely high levels in August, forcing the evacuation of 100,000 people. Lower and Upper Chitral districts: Severe flooding in July and heavy rainfall in August caused significant damage. Sindh: Approximately 2,000 mud houses were washed away, displacing 25,000 people and their livestock. Waterborne diseases Waterborne diseases such as malaria, cholera, and dengue fever are rife in flood-affected areas. Stunted growth An Islamic Relief assessment found that 40% of young children are enduring stunted growth.
Azad Welfare Trust responded to the crisis across the Pakistan working alongside the local councils, organisations, and foodbanks by providing essential support for the elderly and most vulnerable.
The trustees for the purposes of charity law who served during the year and up to the date of this report are set out on page 1.
Approved by the trustees and signed on its behalf by:
____ M. Yasar Azad Yasin Trustees Azad Welfare Trust
Date: 20th September 2024
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- Statement of Financial Activities Year End Dec 2023
| Unrestricted Funds INCOMING RESOURCES Donations 147,602 Charitable Activities - Orther Trading Activities - Investment - Income Generate Materials / Items - Sundry/Other - Total Income 147,602 RESOURCES EXPENDED Raising Funds 131,750 Charitable Activities - Materials / Items Expenses - Sundry/Other - Total Exepnses 131,750 Net Income / Expenditure Before Investment 15,852 NET INCOME / (EXPENDITURE) 15,852 NET FUND WITHIN YEAR 15,852 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total Funds Brought Forward 295,301 Total Funds Carried Forward 311,153 |
Restricted Funds 175,569 - - - - - 175,569 163,551 - - - 163,551 12,018 12,018 12,018 - 12,018 |
Endowment Funds - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total Year 2023 323,171 - - - - - 323,171 295,301 - - - 295,301 27,870 27,870 - 27,870 295,301 323,171 |
Total Year 2022 373,909 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 373,909 | ||||
| 323,141 | ||||
| 323,141 | ||||
| 50,768 | ||||
| 50,768 | ||||
| 50,768 | ||||
| 175,820 | ||||
| 226,588 |
These financial statements have been approved the Board of Trustees and signed on 10th Sep 2024 its behalf:
M. Yasar Azad Yasin Trsutee Azad Welfare Trust (UK)
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Date: 20/09/2024Financial Activities
Expenditure Accounts for Year End 31st December 2023
| Unrestricted Funds Accountancy Fees 800 Adminstration Charges Bank Charges Poor People Wedding Supports 5,610 Catering Constructions 29,870 Equipment Hire / Buy Food & Cloting Projects 12,985 HMRC Grants Hospital Projects Light & heat Intress Free Loan to Masajid 21,000 Maderess 56,340 Poor Family Supports Printing & stationery 1,200 Qurbani Projects Rent / Hire Primises 3,600 DWT Trust Telephone & Broadband Charges Travels Expenses 945 Water Projects Bank Contra Entry - Annual Conference Cost 200 UK Charity & Donation Total Expenditure of Charity 131,750 |
Restricted Funds 34,800 20,819 10,660 18,027 79,245 163,551 |
Endowment Funds - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total Year 2023 800 - - 5,610 - 64,670 - 33,804 - 10,660 - 21,000 56,340 - 1,200 18,027 3,600 - - 945 79,245 - 200 - 295,301 |
Total Year 2022 800 - - 6,958 - 76,918 - 77,663 8,707 12,980 - - 40,011 - 6,370 12,306 3,600 - - 2,373 72,254 - 3,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 323,140 |
AZAD CHARITABLE TRUST (UK) - Reg: 1146939 Year end - Dec-2023Page 8 of 13
Date: 20/09/2024Expenditures
| Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Endowment Funds Fixed Assets Intangible Assets - - - Tangible Assets - - - Heritage Assets - - - Investment - - - Total Fixed Assett - - - Current Assets Stocks - - - Debtors - - - Investment - - - Cash at Bank & Hand 323,171 - - Total Current Assets 323,171 - - Creditors within One Year 800 - - Net Current Assets 322,371 - - Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 322,371 - - Creditors: Add amounts Falling Due After one year Proviosion 800 - - Provision for Liabilities - - - Total Asset and Liabilities 800 - - TOTAL NET ASSET & LIABILITIES 323,171 - - FUNDS OF THE CHARITY Restricted Funds 147,602 - Unrestricted Funds - 175,569 Reserve Funds - - Endowment Funds - - Totals funds 147,602 175,569 - Balance Sheet Year End Dec-2023 |
Total Year 2023 - - - - - - - - 323,171 323,171 800 322,371 - 322,371 800 - 800 323,171 147,602 175,569 - - 323,171 |
Total Year 2022 - - - - |
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| - | ||
| - - - 373,909 |
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| 373,909 | ||
| 800 | ||
| 373,109 | ||
| 373,109 | ||
| 800 - |
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| 800 | ||
| 373,909 | ||
| 135,243 238,666 - - |
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| 373,909 |
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Date: 20/09/2024Balance Sheet
Bank Reconciliation Year End 31st December 2023
| Opening Balance @ 1st Jan-2023 - Virgin Bank | Opening Balance @ 1st Jan-2023 - Virgin Bank | £158,599.73 |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Balance @ 1st Jan-2023 - Co-Op | Bank | £67,534.51 |
| £226,134.24 | ||
| YEAR END INCOME: | ||
| VIRGIN BANKING | £271,766.98 | |
| CO-OP BANKING | £53,104.00 | |
| TOTAL INCOME | £324,870.98 | |
| YEAR END EXPENSES: | ||
| VIRGIN BANKING | £255,224.39 | |
| CO-OP BANKING | £40,076.83 | |
| TOTAL EXPENSES | £295,301.22 | |
| Closing BALANCE @ 31st DECEMBER 2023 | £255,704.00 | |
| SUMMARY OF BANK / CASH BALANCE | ||
| CLOSING BALANCE @ VIRGIN BANK 31st Dec-2023 | £175,142.32 | |
| CLOSING BALANCE @ CO OP BANK BAL | - 31 st Dec-2023 | £80,561.68 |
| CLOSING CASH @ 31st Dec-2023 | ||
| Grand Total Income C/F Year 2023 | £255,704.00 |
Note: Accountancy & auditing fees ara not included in this year - 2023, paid after year end 2023.
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Date: 20/09/2024Bank Reconciliation
Independent Auditor's report to the trustees of Azad Welfare Trust Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Azad Welfare Trust (UK) (the ‘charity’) for the year ended 31 December 2021 which comprise statement of financial of activities, balance sheet, cash flow and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements:
Give a true and fair view of the state of the charity’s affairs as at 31[st] December 2023, and of its incoming resources and application of resources, for the year then ended; have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
Conclusions relating to going concern:
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the ISAs (UK) require us to report to you were. The trustees’ use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is not appropriate; or The trustees have not disclosed in the financial statements any identified material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt about the charity’s ability to continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting for a period of at least twelve months from the date when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Basis for opinion:
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Other information:
The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the trustees’ annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements, or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
Responsibilities of trustees
As explained more fully in the trustees’ responsibilities statement page9, the trustees are responsible for the preparation of financial statements which give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charity or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
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Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
I have been appointed as auditor under section 144[1] of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with regulations made under section 154 of that Act. Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or taken together, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken based on these financial statements. Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the charity’s internal control.
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity’s trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity’s trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Disaster description
Since 17 August 2023, weeks of heavy monsoon rain flooded Sutlej River in Pakistan. The high flood destroyed levees and villages at several places, displacing more than 162,257 people and submerging 153,231 acres of land with standing crops. According to media, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Punjab has set up 178 relief camps and 95 medical camps in the affected districts. The water level in Sutlej River has reached "extremely high level" in Bahawalnagar that entered in 90 villages along the riverbank. (ECHO, 31 Aug 2023)
Heavy rainfall has again affected Pakistan since 1 September. Since the onset of monsoon, 394,314 individuals have been displaced in flood affected areas, mostly in Punjab (323,612). Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan suffered the most damages to houses and shelters. Partners reported 79,489 confirmed malaria positive cases as of 1 September 2023. (ECHO, 4 Sep 2023)
The number of casualties and evacuated people is still increasing due to the monsoon rainfall that has been affecting several provinces of Pakistan causing severe floods and a number of severe weather-related incidents. Over the last 24 hours, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reports two fatalities across the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Province and seven injured people: three in KP and four more in Punjab Province. In addition, four damaged houses were reported across both provinces. Since 25 June, NDMA reported 226 fatalities, 349 injured people, more than 547,400 evacuated and rescued people and nearly 5,800 damaged houses across the country. NDMA assisted the population also with 349 relief camps and 249 medical camps. As of 25 September, the EU released an additional EUR 1 million to address most pressing needs of vulnerable people in the Provinces of Balochistan, Sindh, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The allocation will provide multi-sectoral humanitarian assistance (multi-purpose cash assistance, shelters and non-food items).
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As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs (UK), we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We are also: Disaster description Since 17 August, weeks of heavy monsoon rain flooded Sutlej River in Pakistan. The high flood destroyed levees and villages at several places, displacing more than 162,257 people and submerging 153,231 acres of land with standing crops. According to media, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Punjab has set up 178 relief camps and 95 medical camps in the affected districts. The water level in Sutlej River has reached "extremely high level" in Bahawalnagar that entered in 90 villages along the riverbank 31 Aug 2023)
Heavy rainfall has again affected Pakistan since 1 September. Since the onset of monsoon, 394,314 individuals have been displaced in flood affected areas, mostly in Punjab (323,612). Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan suffered the most damages to houses and shelters. Partners reported 79,489 confirmed malaria positive cases as of 1 September 2023. (ECHO, 4 Sep 2023)
The number of casualties and evacuated people is still increasing due to the monsoon rainfall that has been affecting several provinces of Pakistan causing severe floods and a number of severe weather-related incidents. Over the last 24 hours, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reports two fatalities across the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Province and seven injured people: three in KP and four more in Punjab Province. In addition, four damaged houses were reported across both provinces. Since 25 June, NDMA reported 226 fatalities, 349 injured people, more than 547,400 evacuated and rescued people and nearly 5,800 damaged houses across the country. NDMA assisted the population also with 349 relief camps and 249 medical camps. As of 25 September, the EU released an additional EUR 1 million to address most pressing needs of vulnerable people in the Provinces of Balochistan, Sindh, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The allocation will provide multi-sectoral humanitarian assistance (multi-purpose cash
Evaluate the overall presentation, structure, and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
I communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that I identify during our audit.
______ Noormohammed AKUJI Independent Accountant & Auditor
Date: 20th September 2024
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